New Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock admits he will lose his temper at times this season

Temper temper: Neil Warnock says there will be times that he will vent his outrage on the touchline (Image: Tom Dulat)

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Neil Warnock vowed to enjoy his Second Coming at Selhurst Park but admitted there will be times when his famous temper will get the better of him.

The veteran Crystal Palace boss has never been far from controversy with fellow managers, players or referees during his long career – including Newcastle boss Alan Pardew.

And the 65-year-old, who is back in the top-flight for the first time since January 2012, insisted his passion and enthusiasm for the game remains undimmed.

“I’m very fortunate I have the job now – I’m going to really enjoy it, if I can,” Warnock pledged.

“I know there will be times when I will lose my temper and I’m sure there are one or two ­referees who are looking forward to seeing me.

“Perhaps one or two will be looking to get their own back as well, I’m sure!

“But I have missed the banter with the players – that’s what I enjoy and you can’t replicate that when you call it a day.”

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Warnock has had run-ins with Pardew but he revealed he texted the Newcastle boss before taking Palace to St James’ Park tomorrow afternoon.

“Shouldn’t say that – that’s divulging ­information,” he laughed. “I can see certain headlines about that. I’ll leave that out! I get on very well with him.

“Alan loves Palace. He’s told me to look after them, because the club is close to his heart. And I think he has done a great job in the circumstances. They’ve sold players, but I think he is really happy this year.

“He has got the players he wanted and I think he feels very confident. So I hope he has a good run – after Saturday!”

Warnock’s last visit to Tyneside with Palace in January 2010 cost him more than a bus fare when news of the south London club going into ­administration broke.

“The wheels of the plane just touched the floor as we landed and all the phones started click, click, clicking with messages, and I got one: ‘Deducted 10 points’,” Warnock recalled.

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“Simon Jordan, who owned the club back then, hadn’t had time to tell me. All the lads got the message so we had to have a meeting. We got on a bus and the driver said he had a message from his boss that he wouldn’t take us to the ground unless I paid for the bus.

“I had to pay for the bus on my credit card. Thats the last time I was at Newcastle. I haven’t got my money back by the way!”

Palace lost 2-0 that night and administration ended their hopes of promotion, leading Warnock to leave Selhurst Park for QPR.